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Without a waiver, how many drones may one person fly as remote PIC at the same time?

Just one.

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  1. One ✔
  2. Two, if both stay in sight
  3. Three, with a visual observer

Why: Part 107 says a person may not fly the controls, act as remote PIC, or be a visual observer for more than one unmanned aircraft at the same time. Drone light shows fly under waivers.

Huh, didn't know that: Section 107.35 is on the FAA's list of rules that can be waived.

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References

Answer: One. Part 107 says a person may not fly the controls, act as remote PIC, or be a visual observer for more than one unmanned aircraft at the same time. Drone light shows fly under waivers.

  1. 14 CFR 107.35 Operation of multiple small unmanned aircraft (eCFR) www.ecfr.gov/current/title-14/section-107.35
    A person may not manipulate flight controls or act as a remote pilot in command or visual observer
    Checked 2026-10-09.
  2. 14 CFR 107.35 Operation of multiple small unmanned aircraft (eCFR) www.ecfr.gov/current/title-14/section-107.35
    more than one unmanned aircraft at the same time.
    Checked 2026-10-09.

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